End of World and Life After Death

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End of World and Life After Death

Eschatology

Eschatology refers to a subdivision of theology and philosophy that is deals with the study of the end of the world or the eventual destiny of humanity, the universe, and all creation. It explores ideas about death, judgment, resurrection, the afterlife, and the final judgment (Cadoux, 2022). Eschatology is often associated with religious and spiritual beliefs, but it can also be approached from a secular perspective, examining ideas about the ultimate fate of the universe and humanity's role in it. The term "eschatology" comes from the Greek words "eschatos" (meaning "last" or "final") and "logos" (meaning "word" or "discourse").

Apocalyptic

In Christian theology, "apocalyptic" refers specifically to a literary genre found in the Bible, particularly in the books of Daniel and Revelation. Apocalyptic literature in Christian theology is concerned with the final judgment and the ultimate destiny of humanity, as well as the nature of God and the spiritual realm. It often describes a series of catastrophic events, such as wars, famines, and natural disasters, that will precede the end of the world and the return of Jesus Christ. The Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, is the most well-known example of apocalyptic literature in Christian theology. It describes a series of visions that the Apostle John received, in which he sees symbolic representations of the final judgment, the triumph of good over evil, and the ultimate destiny of humanity.

Parousia

"Parousia" refers to the second coming of Jesus Christ. The word comes from the Greek term "parousia," which means "presence" or "arrival." Christian belief holds that Jesus promised to return to earth at the end of time, to judge the living and the dead and establish his kingdom on earth. This event is referred to as the "parousia" or "coming" of Jesus Christ. It is considered a central tenet of Christian eschatology, or the study of the end of the world. Christians believe that when Jesus returns, he will come in glory and power, accompanied by angels, and will judge the world based on people's actions and beliefs. Those who have lived in accordance with God's will and accepted Jesus as their savior will be rewarded with eternal life, while those who have rejected him will face eternal punishment.

End time

In the Book of Revelation, chapter 12 it describes a woman who gives birth to a male child who is destined to rule the nations with a rod of iron. The woman is said to represent the people of God, and the male child is often interpreted as Jesus Christ. The chapter goes on to describe a great battle in heaven between Michael and his angels and the dragon, who represents Satan. The dragon is defeated and cast down to the earth, where he continues to wage war against the people of God.

Afterlife

Chapter 12 implies that those who believe in God shall go to heaven a place of perfect peace and joy in the presence of God, where believers will be reunited with loved ones who have also passed away. Those who did not believe will go to hell a place of eternal punishment for those who rejected God and lived a life of sin.

Conviction

I hold the conviction that Jesus Christ will return one day to judge the living and the dead, and that those who have put their faith in Him will be saved and will spend eternity in heaven. I believe that after death, my soul will be judged by God, and that my fate in the afterlife will be determined by my choices in this life. If I have accepted Jesus as my Savior and lived a righteous life, I will be welcomed into heaven and will experience eternal joy in the presence of God.

References

Cadoux, C. J. (2022). The historic mission of Jesus: a constructive re-examination of the eschatological teaching in the synoptic gospels. The Historic Mission of Jesus, 1-400.

Bermejo-Rubio, F. (2022). Calling the Parousia into Question: Doubters and Skeptics in Some Early Christian Texts. Archiv für Religionsgeschichte, 23(1), 173-187.

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